Can I just add onto an old deck?
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Betty
The deck is about 10x8 and the old boards still good but it's old and paint will not help. So I'm the one that will tackle this and getting up there in years and just want a nicer easy way to do this. Please give steps on your way to doing this. Thanks,Betty
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Add on-do you mean make the deck bigger? If so, then this would not be a project you should handle since you already stated you are doing this by yourself. then for safety sake you will need to follow your county or city building codes for footing and/piers. You will need to know codes for attaching to your home or even to the existing deck. then you have to know how deep to dig for footings. there is some labor involved. Now if you just want to spruce up your deck and the boards are really rough, then see if you can turn them over (this is not hard if the deck boards were screwed in). My deck was in really rough shape so I took the boards off and flipped them and they looked almost new! If there is something specific, post pictures and exact questions too for better and more detailed answers. Hope this helps.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on May 22, 2014
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OH? Ok I will try flipping them....Hoping it turns out like yours. Thanks a lot,Betty
Betty
on May 22, 2014
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Ok, If the boards not good on other side and I will replace them little at a time until I get it all done. Thank You for those that has help me see the reasons and ways to handle this project. I will need luck...loll Wish Someone would tap me on shoulder asking if I need a back yard makeovers.loll
Betty
on May 26, 2014
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